There is something in the autumn that is native to my blood-Touch of manner, hint of mood;And my heart is like a rhyme,With the yellow and the purple and the crimson keeping time.The scarlet of the maples can shake me like a cryOf bugles going by.And my lonely spirit thrillsTo see the frosty asters like a smoke upon the hills.

There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir;We must rise and follow her,When from every hill of flameShe calls and calls each vagabond by name.This poem is a favourite of mine.

Hello, My Friend!I had planned to be here earlier but as they say all good plans…lol...I’m in the process of moving to my new home this weekend and it’s been hectic, and we’re still waiting for things to get done that were supposed to be ready, yesterday. Oh! Well…This is my forever home and it’s worth every second it takes to get it all settled. “Boy!” I hate packing and unpacking. It will take a while to get things all settled but right now I’m just looking forward to a comfortable bed and a hot cup of tea. I’ll be away next week but will return soon.Hope your weekend is going smoothly and less stressful.Also hope you’re having great weekend weather. It’s absolutely gorgeous here.Enjoy! Talk to you soonGail

Autumn BeginsAnd the Autumn clutches the forests greenIn a hasty and eager clasp;But the leaves are true to the Summer they love,And they wither and fade in his grasp.

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

Hi, Rosemary!Today is September 23 and in Canada where I live, itis the first day of Fall or as many say Autumn. Right nowit still seems like Summer but soon all the leaves will turn to a beautiful palette of red, orange. brown and gold. It’s as though Mother Nature lights the trees ablaze in colour.Autumn is my favourite time of the year. Have a beautiful day. Gail

Hello, My Friend.It’s been a busy Monday as usual. Personally I think weshould skip Mondays and just head right into Tuesdays butthat’s not the way the week works. Hope your weekend was a good one. Enjoy a Nice WeekGail

It’s been such a restful and lazy vacation the past month, that I really hate to see it end.As they say “all good things must come to an end.” It’s back to work next week but in the meantime I’m taking this weekend to myself. Have A Nice Day and Great Weekend. Be back next week…Maybe!Gail